Response rate, speed, and completeness: a comparison of Internet-based and mail surveys

Behav Res Methods Instrum Comput. 2002 Feb;34(1):46-9. doi: 10.3758/bf03195422.

Abstract

Because of their speed and accessibility, the use of on-line research tools has grown considerably in recent years. The present study compared two ways of delivering surveys: Internet-based and mail delivery methods. Although Internet-based and mail surveys achieved a similar response rate, Internet-based surveys may be more effective than mail surveys in a setting such as when the target population has both e-mail and Internet access.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study

MeSH terms

  • Data Collection / methods*
  • Data Interpretation, Statistical
  • Humans
  • Internet*
  • Postal Service*
  • Research Design
  • Time Factors